Located to south of Lake Manitoba is the St. Ambroise Beach Provincial Park. Essentially this park is a beach shore with campsites and picturesque views. The campground is just next to the ebbing water and has basic as well as electric facilities. This place will be loved by children and adults alike. While children are having fun with the sand, you can lay back and get awed by the gorgeous sunsets that this park offers. This park also has amazing bird visitors which come here during particular seasons. A bird watcher's haven, this park has species like warblers, catbirds, geese, American goldfinches and pelicans.
Built by Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye in 1738, the Fort La Reine served the purpose of a fur trading post. Today the facility operates as a museum which strives to preserve and protect the history of neighboring areas. With over 25 buildings displaying artifacts of different eras, this museum is definitely worth visiting. The museum hosts a variety of events to keep the gusts entertained. Guided tours, group tours and educational outings are available for better understanding of the places's history.
Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Portage la Prairie was established in 1893. This depot was noted for featuring beautiful architecture, amongst other railway stations in Manitoba, especially its magnificent roofing. Designed by Edward Colonna, this structure features Romanesque Revival design. It was constructed with brick and sandstone, which was rare at that time.
This small prairie town curls around Crescent Lake and the Assiniboine River. Charming and serene, the town is a popular destination for day-trippers from Winnipeg and travelers in search of a rugged but comfortable stop on their way to Lake Manitoba’s southern beaches. Portage Ex, one of Western Canada’s oldest-running fairs, is held annually in Portage la Prairie, showcasing the regions rich cultural heritage by promoting the livestock industry, local handicrafts and artisans, and other cultural pursuits. The town has one of the most aggressive municipal tree planting programs in Canada, and has an urban forest collection of some of the largest cottonwood trees in the country.
Located to south of Lake Manitoba is the St. Ambroise Beach Provincial Park. Essentially this park is a beach shore with campsites and picturesque views. The campground is just next to the ebbing water and has basic as well as electric facilities. This place will be loved by children and adults alike. While children are having fun with the sand, you can lay back and get awed by the gorgeous sunsets that this park offers. This park also has amazing bird visitors which come here during particular seasons. A bird watcher's haven, this park has species like warblers, catbirds, geese, American goldfinches and pelicans.
Built by Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye in 1738, the Fort La Reine served the purpose of a fur trading post. Today the facility operates as a museum which strives to preserve and protect the history of neighboring areas. With over 25 buildings displaying artifacts of different eras, this museum is definitely worth visiting. The museum hosts a variety of events to keep the gusts entertained. Guided tours, group tours and educational outings are available for better understanding of the places's history.
Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Portage la Prairie was established in 1893. This depot was noted for featuring beautiful architecture, amongst other railway stations in Manitoba, especially its magnificent roofing. Designed by Edward Colonna, this structure features Romanesque Revival design. It was constructed with brick and sandstone, which was rare at that time.
This small prairie town curls around Crescent Lake and the Assiniboine River. Charming and serene, the town is a popular destination for day-trippers from Winnipeg and travelers in search of a rugged but comfortable stop on their way to Lake Manitoba’s southern beaches. Portage Ex, one of Western Canada’s oldest-running fairs, is held annually in Portage la Prairie, showcasing the regions rich cultural heritage by promoting the livestock industry, local handicrafts and artisans, and other cultural pursuits. The town has one of the most aggressive municipal tree planting programs in Canada, and has an urban forest collection of some of the largest cottonwood trees in the country.
Today, a cairn and plaque stands where the first homestead in western Canada once stood. While no remains are visible at this point, the site stands as a testament to the pioneering spirit that swept through western Canada. The land and homestead were registered to one John Sutherland Sanderson, a Scotsman, on July 2nd, 1872. The commemorative cairn was erected in 1956 and discusses the history of the site. John Sutherland Sanderson did not get to see the plaque erected, but did have his story recorded in "Memorable Manitobans" before his death in 1930.